Cook of the week: Kaylee “KK” Screws

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KK is the 9-year-old daughter of Arthur and Amy Screws of Swainsboro. 

She is a 4th grade student at Swainsboro Elementary School. KK has always loved to bake and has a love for dogs. She has 3 dogs named, Charlie, Luna and Little man. Combining her love for the culinary arts and her four-legged best friends, KK has started her own business called KK’s Dog Bakery, where she bakes and sells dog treats for the pups of Emanuel County. The dog treats that she sells come in many different sizes so that any dog, whether they’re small, medium or large, can enjoy them. She has many different flavors of dog treats which are peanut butter, plain cheese, plain bacon, cheese and bacon, carrot, and many other different types of organic treats. If you’re interested in purchasing any dog treats from KK or finding out what she offers, you can reach out to her through her business email at, kksdogtreats2000@gmail.com. For now, enjoy these people friendly recipes that are some of KK’s favorites. 

PEANUT PLAY DOUGH 

1 jar (18oz) peanut butter 

cocoa; optional 

6 Tbsp. of honey 

Raisins (optional

chocolate chips (optional

nuts, (optional)

non-fat dry milk 

Mix peanut butter and honey. Gradually add dry milk and cocoa, mixing with hands, until it reaches consistency of commercial play dough. Store in airtight container until ready to use. You can decorate creations with raisins, nuts, chocolate chips, etc. You can eat it too!!!

DINOSAUR SANDWICH 

3 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter 

4 slices sandwich bread 

4 Tbsp. grape jelly 

Mix peanut butter and jelly. Stir until smooth. Spread mixture on bread and make a sandwich. Cut bread edges off. Using a dinosaur cutter, make dinosaur shaped sandwich. 

PRALINES 

1 c. sugar 

1 c. pecans 

1 c. brown sugar 

1/2 c. cream (evaporated milk) 

Combine sugars and cream, bring to a boil Add pecans. Cook to 238 degrees or soft ball stage. Let cool undisturbed for about 15 minutes. Stir until it thickens. Drop by spoonful’s on wax paper.